Finance/Compliance Consultant
68613 Points
Posted on 22 June 2026
Alluvial gold mining is the extraction of loose gold flakes and nuggets from riverbeds and floodplains. It relies on water and gravity separation methods (like panning, sluicing, or dredging) to separate heavy gold from lighter sand and gravel. It is generally cheaper and more accessible than deep hard-rock mining but requires strict environmental compliance to protect local waterways from heavy sedimentation and pollution.